Manager John Schneider noted that Guerrero Jr. will step up as a leader in the absence of Bo Bichette. Separately, Tony Clark has resigned as the MLBPA executive director amid a Department of Justice investigation.
Pitcher Kevin Gausman praised Cody Ponce and Garrett Cease for their unique quirks, calling them "weird." Additionally, Kazuma Okamoto hit a home run in a video, sparking a playful argument with George Springer and Vlad Jr.